Mandates of Division
Survey and Data Processing Division:
Social Statistics Division:
Economic and Environmental Statistics Division:
Coordination, Information and Research Division:
• Develop and maintain statistical information system – data repository (one stop shop for statistical information
• Improve storage, accessibility and dissemination of statistics;
• Familiarize statistical literacy and promotion of various strategic initiatives for the dissemination of statistical information;
• Communications and governance related to statistical personnel (Statistical management practices, process, service standards);
• Review the existing Parenting framework and implement;
• Establish institutional linkages with international statistical bodies for further strengthening
the statistical system;
• Compile and publish Statistical Yearbook, Annual Dzongkhag Statistics, Socio-economic indicator, Gewog level database, Bhutan/Dzongkhag/Gewog at A Glance, Quarterly SDMX NSDP;
• Provide data to the National and International Agencies;
• Prepare System of Designated Statistics of Bhutan;
• Coordinate and facilitate provision of technical assistance to other agencies in collaboration with line Divisions;
• Facilitate and provide technical expertise to other agencies on research methodology;
• Research inputs on survey methods, variables in keeping with national needs and international best practices;
• Explore innovative ways/tools to carry out methods of data collection;
• Provide research inputs in producing quality statistics;
• Build research capability in line agencies;
• Conduct workshops and training for statistical personnel from time to time in order to keep abreast of statistical techniques and other developments;
• Develop national statistical calendar/Advance Release Calendar;
• Leverage on GPMS amd MAX tp push for data demand and strengthen overall statistical system
• Conduct Statistical Conference; and
• Design layout of reports and publication.